Crime Rate in Bicester South and Ambrosden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bicester South and Ambrosden

The total recorded crimes in Bicester South and Ambrosden, Cherwell, UK in May 2025 are around 115 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bicester South and Ambrosden crime rate of 5.76 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bicester South and Ambrosden, encompassing approximately 19,954 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Bicester South and Ambrosden Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 20
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5

How safe is Bicester South and Ambrosden?

To understand the safety of Bicester South and Ambrosden, we need to analyze Bicester South and Ambrosden crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Cherwell:

    • In 2024, Bicester South and Ambrosden reported a higher crime volume than the Cherwell average, with 1,560 crimes compared to 927. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bicester South and Ambrosden witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 15 other areas in the Cherwell.

    • In 2023, Bicester South and Ambrosden experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cherwell average, with 1,014 crimes compared to 802. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bicester South and Ambrosden witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 15 other areas in the Cherwell.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cherwell, Bicester South and Ambrosden has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Bicester South and Ambrosden Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bicester South and Ambrosden has recorded 115 crimes with crime rate of 5.76 ranking 2th out of 15 in the Cherwell, UK

In 2024, the total Bicester South and Ambrosden crimes were 1,560. The crime rate of Bicester South and Ambrosden in 2024 was 78.18 (year) or 6.51 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Cherwell.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bicester South and Ambrosden were around 1,014 crimes with yearly crime rate of 50.82 (year) or 4.23 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Cherwell.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bicester South and Ambrosden)CrimesRank (Bicester South and Ambrosden)CrimesRank (Bicester South and Ambrosden)
Banbury Cross and Neithrop188 12,884 12,508 1
Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown66 61,160 41,214 2
Banbury Ruscote95 31,070 51,132 3
Bicester East75 41,252 3865 6
Launton and Otmoor54 8927 6905 5
Fringford and Heyfords72 5887 7591 10
Bicester North and Caversfield45 12782 8772 7
Kidlington East56 7658 10667 8
Banbury Hardwick41 15720 9631 9
Banbury Calthorpe and Easington48 9519 12441 13
Kidlington West45 10502 14478 12
Bicester West45 11504 13501 11
Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton43 14533 11315 16
Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote43 13455 15401 14
Deddington31 16425 16389 15

Bicester South and Ambrosden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (34 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (45 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (47 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (39 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (114 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (92 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 499 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 202539
March 202546
February 202523
January 202535
December 202437
November 202425
October 202423
September 202423
August 202433
July 202441
June 202492
May 202431

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20259
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20247
July 202410
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 202516
February 20254
January 20257
December 20246
November 20246
October 20243
September 20247
August 20247
July 20249
June 202420
May 20247

A total of 137 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 202510
February 20258
January 20255
December 202419
November 202414
October 20245
September 20248
August 202413
July 202412
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20247
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20242
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 572 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202534
March 202536
February 202524
January 202545
December 202465
November 202447
October 202431
September 202435
August 202439
July 202432
June 2024114
May 202438

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Bicester South and Ambrosden in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bicester South and Ambrosden postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting15
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Theft from the person1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Corncrake Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Austin Mews (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Oxford Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
7. Edmunds Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Plumpton Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
10. Exeter Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1

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